cố thủ
[ko˧˦ tʰu˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to stand one's ground; to hold firm; to stand firm
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Coordinate term: phòng thủ
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “cố thủ” mean?
(verb) to stand one's ground; to hold firm; to stand firm
Is “cố thủ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“stand one's ground” (English) — near equivalent.